I know that most people are focusing on shooters for the perimeter, but to me the big issue is going to be getting a good defensive pf. Since Nash is such a liability on defense, the other starting four must be able to cover for him. Pau is not that guy.

It's undeniably true that the Lakers, if they're missing anything to make Mike D'Antoni's offense flow, could use an extra shooter or two to float to the corners. It's likewise true, sources said, that the Lakers have had internal discussions for months about pursuing Smith, not only for his athletic gifts but also knowing that J-Smoove is one of free agent-to-be Dwight Howard's closest friends in the game. But if that's really who L.A. wants, there will have to be another team or two recruited into the deal to satisfy Atlanta's demands. ESPN.com

That's a very balanced team, but there is still a big problem of starting PF defense, which is my main gripe about Pau. Maybe we start Hill at PF and also some time at backup C.

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That's a very balanced team, but there is still a big problem of starting PF defense, which is my main gripe about Pau. Maybe we start Hill at PF and also some time at backup C.

That make a combined $19m? Hmm, I think that'll be hard to find since they'll either be making too little (rookie contracts) or the guys around the $10m range are probably budding superstars that teams aren't willing to trade. Worth checking out salaries though to see if it's possible.

In the real world, the day Steph awoke at 9 a.m. to begin his Ustream show, Kobe Bryant probably awoke at the same time, even if it was 6 a.m. in California, and lifted weights.

Think bigger... We may be down on Pau's play but that's not the discussion point for dealing Pau. Mitch is a cold-blooded hustler and we're currently in "win now" mode. He turned Fisher into Jordan Hill, and Walton into Sessions. If he's giving up Pau, he's bringing in a haul. Don't insult the man!

There are two teams that play in the Staples Center:the LA Lakers and NBA Clippers.

Imagine if our management decided to get Rashard Lewis and Leandro Barbosa instead of Meeks and Jamison.

Those 2 would've been perfect for this style of play. Lewis to play beside Dwight or Hill to space the floor and Barbosa to be an actual legit scoring threat that KNOWS mda offense and has played with Nash before

I don't think it's a matter of management deciding to pick players over other players, Lewis wanted to go to Miami so he did, Barbosa said he was interested in coming here then bolted for Boston. Jamison has struggled early and Meeks has been terrible, but it's 11 games into the season, still plenty of time to turn it around.